Health and Safety Awareness

Synopsis:
An understanding of health and safety legislation and site hazards is essential to all involved in the construction industry. The Major Contractors Group has realised the importance of this and are insisting that all persons working on site should hold a CSCS card of the relevant type to cover their field of work. this course aims to provide the basic health and safety knowledge required and to assist those preparing for the Health and Safety Test in Construction.

Course Duration:
One Day 0900 - 1700hrs
Course Level:
Anyone involved in any aspect of construction work be it design, project management, site supervision or on the tools. The better the mix the greater chance for lively discussion and the chance to learn from each other's experience

Objectives:

Awareness and understanding of current health and safety legislation.
Awareness of the revitalisation programme for health and safety in construction.
Understanding of how to gain benefits from the proper application of the CDM regulations.
Awareness of site hazards and how to deal with them.
Understanding of the risk assessment process and the production of safe systems of working.
Awareness of the various 'passport' schemes.
Preparation for those taking the Health and Safety Test in Construction (the CITB test).
To equip people with the basic knowledge and wareness to enjoy a career in construction without the risk of serious injury, illness or prosecution.

Outline Programme:

Health and safety legislation.
Revitalisation of health and safety in construction.
The benefits of properly applying the CDM regulations.
Site hazards and precautions.
Risk assessments.
The passport schemes and preparation for the touch screen examination.

Tutor
Steve Haycock MInstCES MaPS MIIRSM NEBOSH (General and Construction Certificates)
Steve has worked in the construction industry since 1972. He has been involved in housing, industrial building, tunnelling, highways and water industry related projects as technician, clerk of works, site agent and QS. He has also worked as health and safety manager with a construction company and is now director of CDM Consulting Ltd, providing planning supervisor services, health and safety consultancy and project management services. Steve also provides training in construction health and safety and assesses and internally verifies NVQs in confined spaces, streetworks qualifictions and other construction related subjects. Steve is assistant secretary of the north west CDM Duty holders support group.

Course Availability and Cost:
Refer to the course calendar

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